Rockville Injury Lawyer Fights for Catastrophic Injury Victims As They Recover
Maryland attorney wins damages for lifetime disability and required care
Serious accidents and other harmful events can cause catastrophic injuries. These result in long-term or permanent pain and or disability and often require ongoing rehabilitation and personal care. If you suffer such an injury, you can count on The Law Office of Christopher J. Smith, LLC to zealously represent you in a claim against the parties liable for your injury. We will seek the full amount you need to deal financially with the severe consequences of your injuries.
Types of catastrophic injuries
There are a number of different types of injuries that are typically catastrophic, such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries — These result from blows to the head or violent shaking of the head or neck. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may cause a host of long-term neurological problems that can make it difficult to work, affect your relationship and drastically change your lifestyle.
- Spinal cord injuries — Your spinal column houses nerves that control the movement of your arms and legs. Spinal injuries can leave you in debilitating pain and may cause neurological disorders and even paralysis.
- Amputations — Loss of body parts can occur due to an accident or as a result of medical intervention. The amputation of all or part of your arms or legs might be partially addressed with prosthetic limbs, but the disability remains.
- Severe burns — Third-degree burns, which damage all layers of your skin, can cause long-term pain and permanent disfigurement. Even if you’re able to return to work, these problems can be emotionally traumatic.
- Organ injuries — These injuries can leave you with disabilities that require an organ transplant or that may require medical treatments for life.
- Severe soft tissue injuries — Damage to your muscles, tendons or ligaments is severe when it involves a complete tear of the tissue, causing substantial pain and swelling, physical instability and a long recovery time.
In the worst-case scenario, a catastrophic injury can result in death.
If someone negligently causes you to suffer a catastrophic injury, we can use your medical records, testimony of your treating physicians and medical expert opinion to prove the nature of your injuries and the causal link to the accident or other harmful event.
Long-term consequences
Catastrophic injuries can make your life difficult in a variety of ways. They can cause any of the following:
- Chronic pain — Some injuries can remain painful for years. Even if the pain isn’t constant, it may return or flare up at times.
- Medical complications — Some injuries may require repeated surgical interventions or lead to additional medical problems, or the condition may grow more serious over time.
- Disability — Catastrophic injuries may make it difficult or impossible to work, perform household tasks and live independently. You might require special accommodations, home care or both.
- Mental health issues — Victims of catastrophic injuries may suffer emotional distress, depression and other psychological problems.
- Financial problems — You’re likely to lose present and future income, while also incurring expenses for medical care, rehabilitation, counseling and other needs.
If we represent you, our skilled and experienced personal injury attorney will seek to maximize your damages.
Contact a Maryland catastrophic injury attorney for a free consultation
The Law Office of Christopher J. Smith, LLC in Rockville represents victims of catastrophic injuries throughout Maryland. Call us at 301-760-7460 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. If your injuries prevent you from visiting our office, we can come to your home or hospital room.
